Lara's Approach
Watch FREE 5-Part Series
Discover how Lara's approach at Brain Development UK, helps parents understand the developmental foundations behind their child's behaviour, learning and challenges, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and sensory processing difficulties.
Watch Lara's FREE 5-Part Series to discover her approach and how she helps children reach their full potential.
Part 1
Awareness
What Your Child’s Brain Needs Before Behaviour Can Change
If you’re reading this, chances are your child has been described as struggling with behaviour, speech issues, learning, focus, or emotional regulation.
Behaviour doesn't change first the brain does.
By supporting brain development at its foundations, we can help children make meaningful changes in how they feel, behave, communicate and learn.
Part 2
Awareness
Why does it feel like so many children are struggling right now?
Modern lifestyles now include less free movement, more screen time, increased sensory demands which can affect the early developmental experiences needed to build strong brain foundations.
Struggling doesn't mean a child is broken.
Brain development can continue and adapt at any age, and with the right support, input and consistency, meaningful progress is possible.
Part 3
Consideration
Why strategies alone often don’t work.
Strategies work on top of the brain, but development happens from the bottom up.
When the nervous system is dysregulated, the brain prioritises safety over learning. I don’t start by trying to change behaviour.
I start by looking at what the brain needs to feel safe and organised. ie: reflexes, movement, balance, and regulation.
Leaving the foundations unaddressed can mean a child stays in survival mode longer than they need to.
Part 4
Decision
Why parents trust me with their children
Lara's personal experience as a parent inspired her to specialise in functional neurology and brain development. Today, she helps families understand the reasons behind their child's struggles, offering tailored support, practical guidance and a clear developmental pathway.
Lara combines personal experience and professional expertise to support both children and parents.
Part 5
Decision
What Changes When You Support the Foundations
Lara helps parents understand the underlying reasons for their child's struggles before assessing key developmental foundations, including primitive reflexes, balance, coordination and eye tracking.
She then creates a structured plan using gentle movement and sensory-based activities to support brain development from the foundations upwards.
By addressing underlying developmental needs rather than just symptoms, children can become calmer, more regulated and better able to engage and learn.
If it feels right, reach out and let’s have a conversation.
Melillo Specialist
ABOUT LARA BARNES
Lara wants to share these techniques from her learnings'. These methods have shown profound changes in her son. Lara works up the Pyramid of Learning, using the foundation of the brain’s developmental blueprint. She is passionate about helping parents to get results, she is trained and certified in the Melillo Method TM accredited by IAFNR. Lara will help you connect you with specialist Doctors and practitioners at every layer helping your child become the best version of themselves. Lara offers both group and 1:1 coaching.